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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Pantry Challenge Week 2

I am a little late getting this in this week! I have been very busy at my daughters school. I am the PTA President and we are in the middle of a fundraiser! ﻿I went to the grocery store and spent a total of $93.13. Not too bad I don't think for one weeks worth of groceries. My planned budget for the month is to spend no more than $300. So far I have $206 left for groceries this month...and its only the 7th!! I can do this! I know I can!! I have a good menu plan laid out! I made some homemade protein bars the other night and I add those to my hubbies lunch. He loves them!! I have been making homemade bread just about every night this week. We use this for lunches also! The kids and hubby love sandwiches made from fresh bread! It is nice to wake up in the mornings to the smell of fresh bread wafting through the house!Here is what my menu plan looks like this week:Thursday: Chinese Chicken, rice and tomatoes (for me), Potato casserole (for everyone else), Green beans and a side salad. Friday: Chicken and Rice Casserole, side saladSaturday: Homemade PizzaSunday: Homemade Hoagie Melts, chips and salads

I have also planned out the menu for next week that goes something like this:Monday: Southwestern Goulash (new recipe), Rolls and saladTuesday: Leftovers, we have a PTA meetingWednesday: Baked Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, Mashed TatorsThursday: Stuffed Twice Baked Potatoes made with Wednesday night leftovers, SaladFriday: Homemade Pizza Saturday and Sunday are not planned yet! I have 90% of the ingredients needed for these dinners. I plan on shopping tomorrow if I get a chance, if not it will be Friday! We are running low on the necessities like milk, cheese, cereal and fruit!

About Me

I am a 28 year old wife and mother of 2. I have been married to my handsome, charming(!), loving, and supportive husband for nearly 10 years! We have 2 beautiful children together! Emma is almost 8 and Dillon is almost 6. I am a stay at home mom! My priority in life is to serve God and my family! I am inspired to cook by my grandmothers! Granny passed away a few years ago but I can still taste her homemade veggie soup! Mamaw is still alive and well! Her cooking skills are beyond excellent! My mother enjoys cooking when she has time! I have learned alot from her as well!! I currently do a little catering out of my home! My husband and I cook for 60-80 people once a month at our church (Destiny Church). It is for the new members, their families and the board with their families!
As you can tell, I love making people happy with my food!
I also dabble in coupong!
I love to sew and make crafts!
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